2017 CHF to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1852.2383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1629.1417.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.0966 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1666.8758 to the December average rate of 1783.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1852.2383 was up 6.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1746.8047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CHF to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1709.1444, compared to 1792.2472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.1027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 97.1403 BIF (High: 1777.3132 / Low: 1680.1729). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.6521 BIF (High: 1712.1976 / Low: 1683.5456).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 29.4101 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1815.0886) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1707.7872), the exchange rate shifted by +107.3015 (+6.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1701.4020 | 1629.1417 | 1666.8758 |
| February | 1713.9005 | 1677.0361 | 1690.2450 |
| March | 1730.4565 | 1662.2568 | 1692.7499 |
| April | 1712.1976 | 1683.5456 | 1695.6762 |
| May | 1777.3132 | 1680.1729 | 1728.1745 |
| June | 1803.9185 | 1769.4834 | 1781.1453 |
| July | 1829.6211 | 1755.1351 | 1796.8670 |
| August | 1823.9800 | 1780.5242 | 1801.7401 |
| September | 1852.2383 | 1791.9389 | 1815.0886 |
| October | 1809.0627 | 1756.7293 | 1785.6786 |
| November | 1797.5899 | 1750.6115 | 1771.0903 |
| December | 1805.2071 | 1764.8938 | 1783.0186 |